A celebration of cocktails that have been lost, forgotten or mutilated over time.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Exhibit #45: Goodbye Summer, says Don

I've written before about tiki pioneer Don the Beachcomber (1907-1989) and his great talent behind the bar. This last warm weekend seems like a good time to showcase a few more of his baroque, visionary drinks.

Caribbean Punch $10Amber rum, sarsparilla, Falernum, lime juice, simple syrup, grenadine, Pernod, Angostura, and crushed ice. Consider this a double in terms of strength. And as can be said of many of Don's drinks, you'll never taste anything else quite like it!

Missionary's Downfall $9One of Don's most famous tipples, but rarely made due to difficulty and the necessity of a blender. Light rum (Matusalem Platino), peach brandy, honey, lime juice, crushed ice, and a good amount of diced pineapple and mint leaves. This drink has texture!